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CoinMarketCap Hit By Security Breach—MetaMask Now Flags Site as “Deceptive”
- CoinMarketCap, a popular cryptocurrency data platform, is facing a serious security breach with its front-end compromised by malicious actors.
- Users trying to access the site are encountering security warnings due to potential phishing attacks.
- MetaMask has labeled CoinMarketCap as 'Deceptive' due to risks like fake wallet interfaces, secret recovery phrase theft, and malicious transactions.
- There are reports of deceptive pop-ups on the site urging users to 'Verify Wallet,' suspected to be part of a phishing scheme to steal crypto assets.
- CoinMarketCap has acknowledged the breach on Twitter, warning users not to connect their wallets due to a malicious pop-up.
- With over 340 million monthly visits, the security breach could have severe implications for millions of cryptocurrency holders who rely on CoinMarketCap.
- The attack seems to be limited to the front-end interface, and underlying data and infrastructure may not be affected.
- Users are strongly advised against visiting the site until the issue is resolved and avoiding inputting sensitive information.
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